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CVE-2026-41988

3.2 · LOW

uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6.

Published Apr 23, 2026CWE-670EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2026-41988 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6. In particular, UUID version 4, which is very commonly used, is unaffected by this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/uuidjs/uuid/commit/3d2c5b0342f0fcb52a5ac681c3d47c13e7444b34GitHubgithub.com/uuidjs/uuid/security/advisories/GHSA-w5hq-g745-h8pqGitHubgithub.com/uuidjs/uuid/security/advisories/GHSA-w5hq-g745-h8pq

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41988?

CVE-2026-41988 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-41988?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-41988?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-41988?

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